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Heliport

Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport

ICAO NZJQ🇳🇿 New Plymouth
Coordinates
39.0729°S, 174.0548°E
Elevation
104 ft (32 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
NZ-TKI
Time zone
Auckland(UTC+12:00)
Magnetic variation
21.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:25
Sunrise
06:52
Sunset
18:00
Civil dusk
18:27

About 11h 8m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport

Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport is a heliport in New Plymouth, New Zealand (ICAO NZJQ). It sits at an elevation of 104 ft (32 m). It observes Pacific/Auckland local time. The nearest airport is New Plymouth Airport (NPL), about 7 nm to the ne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NZC373, MAUI CFZClass BControlledGND5500 ft MSL
NZC372, TARANAKI CFZClass BControlledGNDFL600
CTA C & DClass CControlled6500 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
CTA CClass CControlled13500 ft MSLFL600
CTA CClass CControlled9500 ft MSLFL600
NZA320, NEW PLYMOUTH, CTA DClass DControlled5500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
NZA334, NEW PLYMOUTH, CTA DClass DControlled2500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
NZA331, NEW PLYMOUTH, CTA DClass DControlled1500 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
NZA354, NEW PLYMOUTH, CTR DClass DCTRGND1500 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all New Zealand airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle650 ft23 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport?

The ICAO code for Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport is NZJQ.

Where is Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport located?

Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport is heliport located in New Plymouth, New Zealand, at an elevation of 104 ft (32 m).

What time zone is Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport in?

Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone (UTC+12:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport is approximately 21.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport?

The nearest airport to Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport is New Plymouth Airport (NPL), about 7 nm to the ne, followed by Norfolk Airport and Stratford Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Taranaki Base Hospital Heliport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.